THE STEREOTYPICAL IMAGE OF A WOMAN IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LINGUISTIC CULTURES (BASED ON THE MATERIAL OF PROVERBS)

Folklore helps keep a nation’s culture alive, and proverbs are one of the clearest examples. They show what people believe is right, important, or wise. This article looks at how women appear in English and Uzbek proverbs. It focuses on common ideas about motherhood, family life, and women’s role in society. By comparing proverbs from both languages, we can see what is similar and what is different about how women are seen. Proverbs not only describe women’s roles but also teach lessons about how people should behave. They give insight into how societies value women and what qualities they admire. Understanding these proverbs helps us see how culture and language shape people’s everyday lives. Additionally, proverbs show how ideas about women have changed over time and how modern society continues to reinterpret them.